- The list below includes 32 free or cheap things to do in or near Key West, Florida, including 22 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Beaches, Aquariums and Movie Theaters.
- From Dry Tortugas National Park to Fort Zachary Taylor, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Key West.
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Up to six passengers take to the Gulf of Mexico in a 33-foot sailboat with water, soft drinks, and cooler space for BYO drinks
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Accessible by ferry, visitors can take in the tropical scenery and the rich history of Fort Jefferson at Dry Tortugas National Park. There are also opportunities for snorkeling and camping at the park.
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Fort Zachary Taylor is a fortress that was built in 1850 and named after U.S. President Zachary Taylor. Today, Fort Zachary Taylor offers beach equipment & watersport rentals, floats, chairs, and snorkel gear.
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Open to the public, Higgs Beach consists of 16.5 acres of beach for visitors to explore or lounge in. Visitors can rent beach equipment like chairs and umbrellas at the beach.
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Key West's largest public beach, Smathers Beach offers white sands and waters ideal for swimming, parasailing, or kayaking. The beach is host to a variety of vendors and equipment rental places.
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1316 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040
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Visitors can view a diverse collection of birds, flowering plants, and butterflies at The Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory. The conservatory features between 50 and 60 different species of butterfly and 20 species of birds.
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938 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040
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The Key West Lighthouse & Keeper's Quarters Museum serves to preserve the historic lighthouse that was built in 1848. The museum offers a few small maritime exhibits, and visitors are able to climb 88 steps to get to the top of the lighthouse.
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Amberjack Pier, Slip 6, Key West, FL 33040
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Organizing half day to full day excursions, Key West Fishing Connection - Private Charters offers visitors the opportunity to go fishing at night. It also offers reef and wreck fishing where visitors can catch wahoo, snapper, groupers, and more.
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More than 400 years of history is covered through the Conch Ghost Tours, which takes visitors to darker corners of the island. The tour itself runs for roughly 90 minutes and covers approximately one mile.
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With three main tours, guests to Key West Eco Tours Inc will experience sailing, paddling, and snorkelling like never before. Visitors will be able to spot beautiful marine life and participate in world class birdwatching.
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907 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040
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This historically maintained home houses a museum dedicated to the life and works of the famed American author. The site is also notable as a home to over 40 domestic cats who freely roam the house and spacious grounds.